Job Title: Account Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
- We are looking for an Accountant to support our finance and accounts function as we scale.
- This role handles the business's daily accounting operations, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing, and compliance support, and works closely with and reports to the Head of Accounts.
- It is a strong fit for someone attentive to detail who wants to grow within a structured finance team at a quickly growing legal technology company.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate books of accounts, including journal entries, ledgers, and daily bookkeeping.
- Process accounts payable, such as vendor invoices and payments, and accounts receivable, such as client invoicing and collections follow-up.
- Perform regular bank and ledger reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Support preparation of financial statements and management reports under the Head of Accounts' guidance.
- Assist with statutory compliance filings, including tax returns and other applicable filings, and maintain supporting documentation.
- Support internal and statutory audit processes by preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.
- Track and process employee expense reimbursements and payroll-related accounting entries.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records for compliance and audit readiness.
- Assist with vendor and client account reconciliations.
- Flag discrepancies, errors, or process gaps to the Head of Accounts.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
- Partly qualified or pursuing a professional certification such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, or Certified Management Accountant is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage 50, or similar enterprise resource planning tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- One to four years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar finance support role; fresh graduates with a strong academic accounting background may also be considered.
- Experience in a startup, software as a service, or technology company is an advantage but not required.
- Exposure to legal or professional services billing structures is an advantage, though not required.
You Should Apply If:
- You have one to four years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar finance support role, or you are a fresh graduate with a strong academic accounting background and relevant internship experience.
- You hold a Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
- You are comfortable with large volumes of detail-heavy transactional work.
- You have a solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping, reconciliations, and standard accounting principles.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and have working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage 50.
- You are based in Lagos or its environs.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@lawpavilion.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
